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    Chef Shell's Restaurant & Catering

    4.5 (70 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    A greatly expanded Vegan menu, two full pages, was recently added
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    Chef Shell's is a great little gem in downtown PH. While there used to be a fair amount of options downtown for breakfast, this is one of the few ones that has survived the onslaught of Covid. Although they are known for breakfast and their AMAZING donuts, they have a great lunch menu that has a unique mix of salads, sandwiches.....and yes, SEVERAL Vegan/Gluten free options. For a unique take, try their "Soup Flight" (shown in the pic in the menu), which allows you to choose three of their homemade soups (they usually have six per day) in a "wine tasting" like format. Only issue is parking and the small available outdoor seating (seasonal only). While the parking is convenient (street/slot), they are often completely full, so get there early! All in all, if your looking for a quick bite downtown,

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    7 years ago

    My husband and I go here when we're on this side of town. Lunches are great and donuts are awesome.

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    Good omellette! Fantastic donuts!! Fresh flowers on the table. Cute little place that's out of the way.

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    Nice find. So glad we stopped in. Great sandwiches and atmosphere. Staff is the best. Will come back again and again.

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    10 years ago

    I order from this place every time I'm in town for work. The owner is so accommodating. I will be back for sure.

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    10 years ago

    Stopped in yesterday for some donuts. Must admit, best donuts around. Also very friendly folks that work there.

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    11 years ago

    Great environment and staff with great food and respectable prices. Will visit again.

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    9 years ago

    Breakfast with the local crowd. Food at a great price. Coffee with breakfast was just the right size, not to much.

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